But Rehoboam continued to rule over the Israelites who lived in the towns of Judah.

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Kings 12:17).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moderate counsels are wisest and best. Gentleness will do what violence will not do. Most people like to be addressed mildly. Good words cost only …